Susie (Johnson) Lemore, 77

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Mrs. Susie (Johnson) Lemore, age 77, passed away peacefully at Emanuel Medical Nursing Home on Sunday, June 19, 2022, following an extended illness. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 25, at 4 p.m. at Gordon Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Gilbert Hall, Sr. officiating.

Mrs. Lemore was born September 20, 1944, in Jenkins Co., to the late General Reese and Ms. Ruby Banner. She devoted many years working at Pleasant View Nursing Home in housekeeping. Susie was a member of Gordon Grove Baptist Church, where she served faithfully. Mrs. Lemore is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Artis Lemore; and daughter, Rudy N. Jones.

Mrs. Lemore leaves to cherish her memories with her daughter, Gussie (Willie) Mills of Twin City; sons, Tommy Newton of Clarksville, TN, Willie Lee Newton of Snellville, Waltr (Angie) Newton of Swainsboro, and Perry Newton of Augusta; fifteen grandchildren; sisters, Alberta Banner of Vero Beach, FL, Christine (Terry Oswald) Stripling of Millen, and Rosa Sharpe of VA; brothers, Elijah (Bernice) Reese and Linzey (Mamie) Reese, both of Millen; an adopted so, Quinney Clark of Augusta; and other relatives and friends.

Mosley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.